Which City Is Best Positioned to Support Capital Markets Fintech? A Transatlantic Debate
Fintech startups are springing up all over the world, but certain locations are emerging as the centers for developing next-gen technologies in capital markets. What are the key ingredients of a successful fintech ecosystem? Daniel Gorfine, the chief innovation officer of the Commodity Futures Trading Commission, gave opening remarks on the next phase of LabCFTC and the agency's transformation into a 21st century regulator. Then a panel of experts from fintech incubators, venture capital investors and public sector entities debated the pros and cons of the leading fintech hubs in Europe and the U.S. and shared their views on the boom in fintech startups.
Chair:
Daniel Gorfine, Director, LabCFTC, & Chief Innovation Officer, Commodity Futures Trading Commission
Speakers:
Brendan Bradley, Co-Founder, Seismic Foundry
Jean Donnelly, Executive Director, Fintech Sandbox
Jennifer O'Rourke, Illinois Blockchain Business Liaison, State of Illinois
Stephan Rienartz, Head of Product Development Lab, Deutsche Boerse
Kyle Zasky, Partner, SenaHill Partners
